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There are two kinds of Disney people: the ones rope-dropping with a coffee clenched like a survival tool… and the ones who look at a nearly empty park at night and say, “Now this is the good stuff.”
EPCOT
If you fall into category two, let’s talk about EPCOT After Hours.
Who wouldn’t love spending more time in a Disney World park at night? That’s exactly what an After Hours Event will get you, for a price, of course!
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
With prices ranging from $155 to $179, you can head to EPCOT on select nights from now until September 24th, 2026. The capacity for these events is limited; you will have easy access to select park attractions — like the very popular Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. And, if you’re looking to ride this attraction during After Hours, this is the BEST time to do it.
We’ve been excited for After Hours events to return to Disney World in 2026 ever since Disney announced their return in August!
EPCOT After Hours
After Hours events do cost extra, but they’re a fantastic way to experience your favorite parks with lower wait times, fewer crowds, and the ability to be in the park much later than usual. This year, they’re returning to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios — here’s everything you need to know!
Curious about EPCOT’s After Hours events? You’ve come to the right place!
Hello from EPCOT!
If you’ve ever wanted to stay late in EPCOT to take advantage of low wait times and experience the world-famous theme park with far fewer crowds — good news! Disney After Hours at EPCOT events do just that! These After Hours events come with a few perks, and we’re filling you in on what’s included in the separately ticketed event.
Disney After Hours events are BACK in EPCOT! But there’s something major you need to keep in mind before planning your dream night in the park!
Spaceship Earth
Disney After Hours are specially ticketed events that allow guests to enjoy the parks with limited capacity after they close to regular day guests. The events include access to select attractions with lower wait times thanks to the limited number of guests, plus free snacks and drinks, and, of course, the thrill of being in a nearly empty park. But before you start planning out your own EPCOT After Hours visit, we’ve got an important reminder!
Let’s go to Disney World!
Magic Kingdom
There is so much happening in the Disney Parks right now like permanent attraction closures, new lands coming soon, and new shows hitting the stage! We can’t wait to see everything come to life in the parks but while we wait, we’re hunting down the deals! We found three huge deals that could save you some cash!
After Hours events at Disney World are the best, right?!
After Hours at EPCOT
Disney hosts some pretty special events in the evenings after the parks have closed, which are the best opportunities to hop into much shorter lines and enjoy significantly lower crowd levels overall. On top of that, there can even be complimentary treats and drinks! We LOVE attending these After Hours events, and tickets for the 2025 After Hours Events go on sale for the general public SOON!
Calling all Disney World night owls!
Cinderella Castle at night
If you do your best theme parking late at night, there are plenty of ways to accomplish your goals long after dark. From holiday parties to Extended Evening Hours, we’ve spent plenty of late nights in the parks. And if that’s your plan, you’ll be happy to know that a popular event is returning for 2025!
Do you enjoy hanging out in the Disney World parks after hours?
After Hours at EPCOT
Disney offers special After Hours events on select nights at select parks. The normal After Hours events are open to everyone; you just need a specially priced ticket. They include shorter wait times for rides, complimentary snacks, and fun entertainment. This year’s After Hours events in EPCOT over over, but did you know there is a SECRET after-hours event happening in November at EPCOT?
EPCOT is a BUSY park — not only is it home to some of our favorite restaurants AND festivals when it’s the right time of year, but it’s also home to some of the most popular attractions in Disney World.
EPCOT
This means that the park itself can be crowded, and lines for certain attractions can be pretty intense sometimes. One of our favorite ways to skip all the lines was to purchase a ticket for EPCOT’s After Hours event, which allows a smaller group of guests into the park after it closes (for a separate fee). Well, we have an important update to share about this handy skip-the-line trick.
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